Let’s face it: tens of thousands of students enroll in law school every year, each with a dream in their hearts of saving the world. Maybe they want to seek out justice for children, animals, or the environment. Maybe they want to serve their communities and make them safer for the public at large in […]
There’s long been speculation that the billable hour’s demise is just around the corner. But with generative AI and rapid technological advances gaining traction in the legal industry, is the billable hour *really* doomed this time? In a recent webinar sponsored by 8am™, the panelists — professionals in subscription legal services — agreed that it […]
By now, you’ve probably heard a great deal about the Supreme Court’s interim relief docket, also known as the emergency or “shadow” docket – which, although it technically refers to all cases that are not briefed and argued on the merits, is commonly used to describe the cases in which a party comes to the […]
Rights and Responsibilities is a recurring series by Richard Garnett on legal education, the role of the courts in our constitutional structure, and the law of religious freedom and free expression. Please note that the views of outside contributors do not reflect the official opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. Millions of American kids are returning […]
Eight years of consecutive growth Addleshaw Goddard has broken through the £500 million barrier, posting financial results for the year to 30 April 2025. The international outfit saw revenues climb 11% from £495.6 million to £550.9 million, marking the firm’s eighth consecutive year of growth. Profits rose 6% to £224.1 million, while profit per equity […]
Participants paired with senior mentors from professional services firms Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has launched a new mentoring programme aimed at supporting neurodivergent lawyers at the start of their careers. The scheme, delivered in partnership with consultancy Nurturing Neurodivergence, is initially open to paralegals, trainees and associates in the firm’s London and Brussels offices. Participants […]
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Law is a profession that, unlike some others, operates continually under the strain of disagreement. Doctors cooperate and coordinate to deal with patients. Engineers work together to build a bridge. But litigants and their lawyers are pitted against one another on opposite sides. That […]
So long labor rights, we hardly knew ye. Today the Fifth Circuit issued a decision neutering the National Labor Relations Board’s ability to prosecute unfair labor practice. In a decision authored by Judge Don Willett, the circuit court furthest to the right decided the NLRB’s structure is likely unconstitutional. In the matter before the Fifth […]
This sweeping legislation, which passed along largely partisan lines amid significant political controversy over its $3.4 trillion price tag and temporary funding mechanisms, brings substantial changes to retirement planning that could benefit many of you. However, as with any major tax overhaul, we’ll need to stay tuned for adjustments and clarifications as the Treasury Department […]
Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which justice wrote the most dissents (10) in the 2024-25 Supreme Court Term? Hint: Contrast this with the Chief. John Roberts penned a total of zero dissents and no concurrences as well — this term. See the answer on the next page. The […]
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